Managing CQC-regulated services: Common pain points and solutions - The daily struggles of health and social care managers: Navigating challenges and finding solutions Managing a health or social care service regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is a complex and demanding role. The day-to-day challenges can be overwhelming, from...

Report declares CQC unfit for purpose - In July 2024, Dr Penny Dash’s interim report on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) sent shockwaves through the health and social care sectors. Commissioned in response to growing concerns about the regulator's performance, the report highlighted systemic issues that have severely impacted the...

How to develop effective early years policies and procedures Developing robust policies and procedures is the cornerstone of success for any early years setting. From nurseries to childminding services, these essential tools provide a framework to ensure children's safety, well-being, and development. With Ofsted and the statutory framework for the...

Lord Darzi’s NHS Report: A critical diagnosis and the call for radical reform in England - The National Health Service (NHS), long cherished as the pride of British society, faces perhaps its most critical challenge since its inception. With soaring waiting lists, staff shortages, and overburdened hospitals, the NHS in...

Ofsted's single-word school ratings scrapped - The scrapping of Ofsted’s single-word school ratings: A New era for school inspections in England In a landmark move for education reform, the government has announced the immediate scrapping of Ofsted’s single-word school ratings, a system that has dominated England’s educational landscape for decades....